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Sourcing SigmaPharm 5mcg Liothyronine

I was due to have my next lot of SigmaPharm 5mcg tablets from the pharmacy I usually get them from next week. They have just called to say they can’t get them...

I was due to have my next lot of SigmaPharm 5mcg tablets from the pharmacy I usu...

rosegold-rockchick

•3 years ago

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T3 advice

Started taking T3 and worked it up slowly to one full 25mcg tablet per day.Done this for a couple of days then split the 25mcg half in morning and half mid...

Started taking T3 and worked it up slowly to one full 25mcg tablet per day.Done ...

jacobite33

•3 years ago

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B12

A medichecks active B12 test a year ago gave a result of 80pmol/L (25.1 - 165). I have been supplementing with a vit B complex and a recent medichecks test...

A medichecks active B12 test a year ago gave a result of 80pmol/L (25.1 - 165). ...

asiatic

•3 years ago

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Posting T3 from abroad.

I have found someone who is willing to post otc T3 from Italy. Just wanted to check if this is legal? Thank you:)

I have found someone who is willing to post otc T3 from Italy. Just wanted to ch...

hyp0thyr01d

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Are these results ok?

A FOLLOW UP TO MY PREVIOUS POST. I have the results of a full blood test that I asked for. TSH 0.05, T4 16.9, T3 4.6, VITAMIN D 73.9, VITAMIN B12 327,...

A FOLLOW UP TO MY PREVIOUS POST. I have the results of a full blood test that I...

STAMBRIDGE

•3 years ago

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CBD & LEVO?

Hi, I keep reading here that it's OK to take cbd and levothyroxine, a couple of hours apart. But I read on some medical sites that it's not safe. I'm so...

Hi, I keep reading here that it's OK to take cbd and levothyroxine, a couple of ...

Cece_flower

•3 years ago

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Completely Confused !!!with hypothyroidism

My doctors put me on 50 mg levothyroxine around 14 years ago as they said my blood tests had been hovering for quite sometime & then obviously popped into the...

My doctors put me on 50 mg levothyroxine around 14 years ago as they said my blo...

Spoticus

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Watchful waiting

A few weeks ago I posted with a query regarding RAI or surgery to deal with a large non-toxic retrosternal goitre. Thank you to everyone that replied, I found...

A few weeks ago I posted with a query regarding RAI or surgery to deal with a la...

sugarplumferry

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Does anyone feel hungover?

Silly question… But is it normal to wake up feeling hungover after Levothyroxine at night? I just took my first dose of Teva 50mcg last night and I feel so...

Silly question… But is it normal to wake up feeling hungover after Levothyroxin...

OudMood

•3 years ago

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Monitor My Health tests

The NHS Monitor my health tests aren't extensive at all, are they? Only test for TSH, T3, T4. No antibodies, no folate, no ferritin. Their email contact us...

The NHS Monitor my health tests aren't extensive at all, are they? Only test for...

Mandarinka

•3 years ago

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Why liothyronine treatment is opposed - it's the money, folks

This paper lets the cat out of the bag by openly promoting lessening of liothyronine prescription purely on the basis of cost/patient - little said about...

This paper lets the cat out of the bag by openly promoting lessening of liothyro...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

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Comparative Effectiveness of Persistent Use of a Name-Brand Levothyroxine (Synthroid®) vs. Persistent Use of Generic Levothyroxine on TSH

We often see claims from the USA that Synthroid, "the brand name", is substantially better at treating hypothyroid patients than generic levothyroxine (GL)....

We often see claims from the USA that Synthroid, "the brand name", is substantia...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

30 Replies

Case Study Needed!

Is anyone willing to speak to a journalist for a popular beauty and fashion magazine? It's urgent and they need to speak to someone this afternoon or this...

Is anyone willing to speak to a journalist for a popular beauty and fashion maga...

lynmynott

Partner•3 years ago

3 Replies

Latest Position Liothyronine NHS

Is anyone getting prescriptions for Liothyronine via NHS? I read (below) on the thyroidtrust.org that NHS said prescriptions for NHS now ok but my pharmacist...

Is anyone getting prescriptions for Liothyronine via NHS? I read (below) on the ...

spikyjules

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Sore eyes and light sensitivity

Hi there, So quick (ish) back story. I have Hashimotos, diagnosed late 2019. Treated with levo slowly increasing to 150mcg daily by March 2021 with various...

Hi there, So quick (ish) back story. I have Hashimotos, diagnosed late 2019. Tr...

pandacat2

•3 years ago

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Water Fluoridation Bill

A member of the UK's House of Lords has genuine concern for the science and the safety of their constituents in regard to the adding of fluoride to our water...

A member of the UK's House of Lords has genuine concern for the science and the ...

lynmynott

Partner•3 years ago

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Can I have thyroid bloods when on period?

I have thyroid bloods booked for today and have just come on my period. Am I still OK to go ahead with the bloods?

I have thyroid bloods booked for today and have just come on my period. Am I sti...

Staj

•3 years ago

2 Replies

You Can Make a Difference!

Ecclesiastical, who provide specialist insurance have a Movement for Good initiative and at the moment they are running a 12 days of giving...

Ecclesiastical, who provide specialist insurance have a Movement for Good initia...

lynmynott

Partner•3 years ago

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Parcelmed no longer at accepting British prescriptions for Thybon Henning T3.

I have a prescription from an endocrinologist which I used to send to Germany to Parcelmed, however I have just been informed that they will no longer accept...

I have a prescription from an endocrinologist which I used to send to Germany to...

MirandaIV

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Bad Fatigue after covid vax

Hi there just wondering if anyone else has experienced bad fatigue after 1st covid vax pfeiser, day one just had sore arm later that night Day 2 was fine, day...

Hi there just wondering if anyone else has experienced bad fatigue after 1st cov...

sbadd

•3 years ago

3 Replies

TPO Antibodies have risen since starting Thyrax medication...also experiencing symptoms of shortness of breath, irritability, spasms..

Is any of this normal? Been on 50mg of Thyrax for 6 months now and severer anxiety still, which I think has worsened...all other symptoms above which I...

Is any of this normal? Been on 50mg of Thyrax for 6 months now and severer anxie...

smilas

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Dosage Change needed? Can you help

Hi All. It’s been some time and was doing well. Dosage had been more or less consistent and feeling well until now. I am taking in split doses 2 grains of...

Hi All. It’s been some time and was doing well. Dosage had been more or less co...

SophiaR

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Achy muscles - when I have my Grandchildren

Hello I haven’t been on here for a while but just need some advice . I have been suffering with my muscles in the last year . It all started when my daughter...

Hello I haven’t been on here for a while but just need some advice . I have be...

HUTTMUTT

•3 years ago

2 Replies

TSH levels are even higher now after being on Thyroxine!

After being on Thyroxine for 3 or 4 months due to elevated TSH levels (based on fertility guidelines), I'm very surprised to see that it's even higher than...

After being on Thyroxine for 3 or 4 months due to elevated TSH levels (based on ...

SomersetBird

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Blood test results

I would very much appreciate thoughts on my latest blood test results from the hospital requested after my first endocrinologist appointment. Thanks in...

I would very much appreciate thoughts on my latest blood test results from the h...

mazza999

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Armour without prescription? Fluid retention?

Hi can anyone send me a message and let me know where I can by Armour? I have a private doc and he wants me to try T3 or NDT. I have a big problem with fillers...

Hi can anyone send me a message and let me know where I can by Armour? I have a ...

magsyh

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Advice on T3 & T4 replacement

Latest blood results: FT4 15.7 (12-22) TSH 0.02 FT3 5.61 (3.1-6.8) B12 523 (145-569) Folate 28.50 (8.83-60.8) Ferritin 75.7 (>150) Vit D 138 (75-200)...

Latest blood results: FT4 15.7 (12-22) TSH 0.02 FT3 5.61 (3.1-6.8) B12 523 (145-...

WobblyX

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Switching from armour to levo

My functional thyroid Dr has decided to put me on 50mg of levothyroxine due to the issues I am having on armour 1 grain with my heart racing. Has anyone got...

My functional thyroid Dr has decided to put me on 50mg of levothyroxine due to t...

Ajva

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Help with blood test results from Blue Horizon

Hi there, I have received my blood test results from Blue Horizon and was hoping someone could have a look at them for me please, kind regards and many thanks

Hi there, I have received my blood test results from Blue Horizon and was hoping...

Mrss25

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Reference Levels for TSH in Iodine-Sufficient Low-Risk Pregnant Women

Just don't be different! If TSH levels are, as stated, population specific because of differences in ethnicity, then we need a rather more significant changes...

Just don't be different! If TSH levels are, as stated, population specific beca...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for December 2021

Sourcing SigmaPharm 5mcg Liothyronine

T3 advice

B12

Posting T3 from abroad.

Are these results ok?

CBD & LEVO?

Completely Confused !!!with hypothyroidism

Watchful waiting

Does anyone feel hungover?

Monitor My Health tests

Why liothyronine treatment is opposed - it's the money, folks

Comparative Effectiveness of Persistent Use of a Name-Brand Levothyroxine (Synthroid®) vs. Persistent Use of Generic Levothyroxine on TSH

Case Study Needed!

Latest Position Liothyronine NHS

Sore eyes and light sensitivity

Water Fluoridation Bill

Can I have thyroid bloods when on period?

You Can Make a Difference!

Parcelmed no longer at accepting British prescriptions for Thybon Henning T3.

Bad Fatigue after covid vax

TPO Antibodies have risen since starting Thyrax medication...also experiencing symptoms of shortness of breath, irritability, spasms..

Dosage Change needed? Can you help

Achy muscles - when I have my Grandchildren

TSH levels are even higher now after being on Thyroxine!

Blood test results

Armour without prescription? Fluid retention?

Advice on T3 & T4 replacement

Switching from armour to levo

Help with blood test results from Blue Horizon

Reference Levels for TSH in Iodine-Sufficient Low-Risk Pregnant Women

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